As Australians prepare to enjoy the Easter long weekend, they are being warned to prepare for a drastic change in the weather. A cold blast is set to send temperatures plummeting across the country and dangerous supercell storms are expected to hit NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia.
The cold blast is forecast to bring a dramatic drop in temperatures and strong winds, with some areas expected to experience temperature drops of up to 10°C. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that the cold snap could cause icy and hazardous conditions and that it could last for several days.
The cold snap is also expected to bring with it the threat of supercell storms. These can be particularly dangerous, with heavy rain, hail, and strong winds all possible. The storms are expected to hit the southern parts of the four states on Thursday, before moving northwards.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for those looking for a long weekend getaway, as supercell storms – the least common type of thunderstorm – are expected to appear in Queensland, NSW, the ACT and Victoria on Friday. These storms are said to resemble “rotating” storms and have the potential to bring about severe weather.